Now L&L Hawaiian Barbecue--yes, that L&L--is offering it's own version of the Ramen Burger. It's officially called Saimin Burger on their website (because Shimamoto holds the trademark for the phrase "Ramen Burger"), but in a flyer I got in the mail, the Irvine outlet of the chain was still calling it Ramen Burger. It even says so on the $1 off coupon, which, of course, I plan to use.

Edwin Goei

$1 off!

So if you're still curious about it, and you can't wait for Shimamoto to come around again, and you've already tried Toro Burger's version (which, in my opinion, felt like eating a burger with a soggy Eggo waffle as bun), then here's your chance. Or you can wait till more clones attack.

Saimin and Ramen are different style noodle soups. The noodles also have a different texture. I get that it's modeled after the same thing, but if it's true saimin style noodle, then the name is fitting.

Tastes good, but the sauce goes through the saimin and it gets messy. L&L knows it and gives you hand wipes with your order. After a few bites it's better to use chopsticks and mush it up in the styrofoam tray and eat it like fried noodles.